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EX04 ZTG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,846 mi
Last recorded59,846 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 ZTG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 59,846 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 59,846 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 58,906 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 58,905 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,963 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 57,963 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 56,745 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 55,450 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 54,778 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,431 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 50,257 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 50,256 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,808 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,206 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 44,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 41,798 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,665 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,649 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,240 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,513 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,224 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,701 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 7,480 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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EX04 ZTG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX04 ZTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX04 ZTG registered?

EX04 ZTG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is EX04 ZTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 ZTG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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